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Man Detained in Arson That Killed Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer

Charles Green faces murder and arson charges after a judge ruled his actions endangered first responders and the community.

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Firefighters escort a relative of Capt. David Meyer after attending the detention hearing for Charles Green, charged with arson and murder, at the Leighton Criminal Court Building on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Chicago. Meyer died after responding to a fire that Green is charged with starting. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Overview

  • Captain David Meyer, a 28-year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department, died after a garage roof collapsed during a fire in the Austin neighborhood on April 23.
  • Investigators determined the fire was intentionally started by igniting trash-bin contents, which spread to the garage.
  • Charles Green, 44, was arrested hours after the fire and charged with first-degree murder and aggravated arson based on surveillance footage and physical evidence.
  • A Cook County judge, citing community danger and the risk to first responders, ordered Green to remain in custody during a detention hearing on April 26.
  • Meyer is survived by his wife and four children, with funeral services planned for next week as the firefighting community rallies to support his family.